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N551NU V

Uavamerica Inc EAGLE X8

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N551NU is an Uavamerica Inc EAGLE X8 (serial 1712A02), registered to Nasa Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. It is one of 2 Uavamerica Inc EAGLE X8 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Nasa Langley Research Center
Based in
Hampton, VA
Serial number
1712A02
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A70461 · 51602141 octal
Certificate issued
May 21, 2019
Last FAA activity
Aug 4, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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ICAO24: a70461
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 061014Q

Uavamerica Inc EAGLE X8
Engines: 8
Type: electric
Category: Standard
Engine type: Electric (code 10)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N551NU
Serial Number: 1712A02
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 061014Q
Engine Code:
Status: V (V)
Certification:
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Electric (10)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51602141
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A70461

Registrant

Nasa Langley Research Center
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6 E Taylor St
Hampton, VA, 236812130
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 21, 2019
Expiration May 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 4, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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